Live Blues and Dinner Beneath a Towering Statue
Pair powerhouse female vocalists in an intimate room with Pan-Asian food accompanied by a DJ. Wednesdays and Thursdays bring a one-drink minimum at the blues club, while the two-level restaurant pairs dinner and cocktails with a smart-casual dress code.
River North After Dark
Clark Street After Dark
Blue Chicago pairs powerhouse female vocalists with live bands in a small, intimate room. Doors open at 8:00 PM, and the club is cash only. Entry is restricted to guests aged 21 and older. Wednesday and Thursday carry a one-drink minimum, and no food is served. Aim to arrive by 9:00 PM for a seat.
Dinner on Dearborn
TAO Chicago serves Pan-Asian food across two levels connected by a grand staircase. Round banquettes and Chinese daybed-influenced sofas fill the space. Projection mapping animates a 20-foot tall Quan Yin statue above a koi pond. A DJ accompanies meals and cocktails. Entry is restricted to guests aged 21 and older, with a smart-casual dress code. Friday and Saturday restaurant hours run from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Scale Changes the Mood
Blue Chicago centers the evening on powerhouse female vocalists and accompanying bands in a small, casual room. TAO Chicago pairs Pan-Asian cuisine and cocktails with a DJ, a grand staircase and an animated Quan Yin statue across two levels. The contrast is intimacy versus spectacle, one puts live blues at the center, while the other combines dining, music and elaborate surroundings. Together, they show how differently River North venues frame a night around sound.
